In Sermon Illustrations: "Loving Acts"

Acting Is All About Honesty. If You Can Fake ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, ...read more

Tags: Acting

In 1904 The Atlanta Newspapers Reported An ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008

In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver was held in a spell . . ...read more

Tags: Acting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A U.s. Lutheran Bishop Tells Of Visiting A Parish ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008

A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly underneath the banner ...read more

Tags: Acting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Christ  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2002

THE LOVE OF CHRIST I want to tell you of a modern day Damascus road experience that some of you may find hard to believe. It is reported in an article by Fred Markert in the current issue of Pray Magazine. Fred is the International Director of YWAM’s Strategic Frontiers, a group that focuses on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:5

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Mercy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Of A Disciple  PRO

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2011

LOVE OF A DISCIPLE Tertullian, an early Christian author, reported that the Romans would exclaim, "See how they love one another," and Justin Martyr, a Greek-speaking Christian apologist, sketched Christian love this way: "We who used to value the acquisition of wealth and possessions more than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:45

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Baptist

In The Revival In The Book Of Acts One Of The ...

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 15, 2005

In the revival in the book of Acts one of the first manifestations is giving and generosity. Why wait for revival to come - lets sow our lives into a revival and open the windows of ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Charismatic

An] Act Of The Congress Of The United ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"[An] act of the Congress of the United Stateswhich assumes powersnot delegated by the Constitution, is not law, ...read more

Tags: America

Act With Determination Not To Be Turned Aside By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Act with determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the ...read more

Tags: Endurance

It Is Best To Act With Confidence, No Matter ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little ...read more

Tags: Confidence

In Politics The First Act Of The Professional ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

In politics the first act of the professional politician is to accuse the other side of ...read more

Tags: Government

Sin: Acts, Words, Thoughts, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2009

SIN: ACTS, WORDS, THOUGHTS, HEART A man once dreamed of passing into the world beyond. An angel met him and showed him a great golden book. "What is that?" he inquired. "It is the book of your life," was the reply. Looking closer he saw that there were some writing on the first page. "What is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:12

Tags: Sin Exposed

The Woman And Acts 2:38

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 1, 2014

THE WOMAN AND ACTS 2:38 An elderly woman had just returned to her home from a church service when she was startled by an intruder. As she caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables, she yelled, "Stop--Acts 2:38!" (..repent, turn from your sin..".). The burglar stopped dead ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Tags: Prayer, Repent, Humor

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Outline Of Acts 2

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 19, 2022

Acts 2 can be divided into 4 main events all related to the arrival of the Holy Spirit: I. The Arrival of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) II. The Reaction to the Holy Spirit's Arrival (Acts 2:5-13)a. Amazement (Acts 2:5-12)b. Mockery (Acts 2:13) III. The Explanation of the ...read more

Tags: Preaching, Revival, Simon Peter, Sermon Outlines, Church, Holy Spirit, Teaching, Pentecost, Gospel, Missions  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Clear From Acts 2 That The Members Of The ...

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004

It is clear from Acts 2 that the members of the early church depended on one another. They were unified and interconnected. As a church today, we depend on one another. We are a family. I depend on you for an example of holiness, for enthusiasm about what we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Baptist

Community Stores Refuse Kind Acts Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 9, 2009

Community Stores Refuse Kind Acts of Service The story is told of a minister who was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ’s love in the community. 1. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats and asked for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14

Tags: Servanthood

Loved, To Be Love

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011

LOVED, TO BE LOVE One of the neatest gifts I've ever received was this little, hand towel. I was given this during my seminary commencement, and have cherished it ever since. The towel has a little saying on it: "Blessed to be a blessing" Isaiah 61:1. Isaiah 61:1-2 says: "The Spirit of the ...read more

Tags: Easter Maundy Thursday

Denomination: Lutheran

The Full Acting Out Of The Self's Surrender To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"The full acting out of the self’s surrender to God therefore demands pain: this action, to be perfect, must be done from the pure will to obey, in the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Of All Acts Of Man, Repentance Is The Most ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Of all acts of man, repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults ...read more

Tags: Repentance, Judge

Children Are Natural Mimicsthey Act Like Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Children are natural mimicsthey act like their parents is spite of every attempt ...read more

Tags: Children

Quoting (N): The Act Of Repeating Erroneously ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Quoting (n): the act of repeating erroneously the ...read more

Tags: Wisdom